Pensioner’s wish granted to mark fatal bomber crash
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#GetTonyAFlypast: Pensioner’s wish to mark fatal bomber crash granted

The RAF will carry out a flypast to mark the anniversary of of a fatal plane crash in a park in Sheffield.

Tony Foulds was just eight years old when he witnessed the crash in a park he was playing in. For the last 75 years he has tended to their memorial, referring to them as ‘family’.

As a result of the #GetTonyAFlyPast campaign the US Air Force have said they will carry out the a flyby on 22 February to commemorate the crash.

  • 22 Jan 2019
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